East Chicago, IN Cost of Living


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East Chicago cost of living score
87.3
Less expensive
12.7% lower
than the US average
4.3% higher
than the Indiana average
East Chicago, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.7% lower than the U.S. average and 4.3% lower than the average for Indiana.

East Chicago, IN

Housing costs in East Chicago?
A typical home costs $118,300, which is 65.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.6% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Chicago costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.7% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford East Chicago?
To live comfortably in East Chicago, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Chicago?
East Chicago, IN is a great place to call home because of its affordability. The cost of living in East Chicago is relatively low due to the city's average income and overall low housing costs. In addition, groceries, utilities, and transportation are all below the national average when compared to other cities in the United States. This makes it easy for people to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank. Furthermore, the tax rates are also low compared to some other cities in Indiana. All these factors make East Chicago an attractive place to live for those looking for affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast ChicagoIndianaUnited States
  87.383.7100.0
  91.192.9100
  93.694.4100.0
  28.163.8100.0
  $118,300$221,600$338,100
  98.0%97.2%100.0%
  88.585.4100.0
  98.1102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Do not move to East Chicado Indiana. No jobs high crimes and many Chicagoans out here now. I would'nt say that's a bad thing because the kids that are born and raise in  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raise in East Chicago, In. and over the years I have seen vast decay of a once very vibrant and beautiful city...crime is out of control...the politics  More

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